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Locations

  1. AC - Miller/Moore Academic Center
  2. ARTC - Art Center
  3. ASC - Academic Support Center
  4. B - Bowen Library
  5. CC - Dining Commons
  6. CS - Ceramics Studio
  7. ELK - Elkhart Campus
  8. FA - Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center
  9. G - Goodman Gymnasium
  10. S - Middleton Hall of Science
  11. W - Wiekamp Athletic Center

Bethel College reserves the right to cancel or to make any changes that conditions may require (e.g. room assignments or fees).

Nontraditional Studies Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar 2011-2012

  • Labor Day (Classes Meet) — September 5
  • First Session Begins & Ends — August 25 – October 13
  • Second Session Begins & Ends — October 17 – December 10
  • Fourteen-Week Session Begins & Ends — August 25 – December 10
  • Fall Break (No Classes) — October 13 & 14
  • Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) — November 23 – 26
  • First Session Begins & Ends — January 5 – February 23
  • Second Session Begins & Ends — March 3 – April 21
  • Fourteen-Week Session Begins & Ends — January 5 – April 21
  • Spring Break (No Classes) — February 27 – March 2
  • First Session Begins & Ends — April 30 – June 16
  • Second Session Begins & Ends — June 25 – August 15

Late Registration - $3.00 per course

Fee Starts:

  • Fall First Session & Fourteen Week August 18, 2011
  • Fall Second Session October 10, 2011
  • Spring First Session & Fourteen Week December 29, 2011
  • Spring Second Session February 25, 2011
  • Summer First Session April 23, 2011
  • Summer Second Session June 18, 2011

Add/Drop Fee - $3.00 per course

Fee Starts:

  • Fall First Session & Fourteen Week August 25, 2011
  • Fall Second Session October 17, 2011
  • Spring First Session & Fourteen Week January 5, 2012
  • Spring Second Session March 3, 2012
  • Summer First Session April 30, 2012
  • Summer Second Session June 25, 2012

Last Day to Withdraw Dates

  • Fall First Session September 28, 2011
  • Fall Second Session November 20, 2011
  • Fall Fourteen Week November 4, 2011

  • Spring First Session February 8, 2012
  • Spring Second Session April 8, 2012
  • Spring Fourteen Week March 16, 2012

  • Summer First Session June 3, 2012
  • Summer Second Session July 29, 2012

Automobile Registration Fee (per semester) – Fall & Spring - $50.00, Summer - $20.00

Registration Information

Registration Procedure

  • Call the Nontraditional Studies Office 574.807.7550 or 800.422.4251
  • Schedule a registration appointment with your academic advisor.

Drop Procedures

Nontraditional students may drop a class by:

  • Sending an email to your advisor through your Bethel College account.
  • Sending a fax to your advisor – 574-807-7551.
  • When sending an e-mail or fax include your name, Bethel ID number and the class to be dropped.

Tuition Refunds

Fourteen-week and seven-week classes:

  • A course dropped during the first week receives a 100% refund.
  • During the second and succeeding weeks, the refund is reduced by 25% each week.
  • After the fourth week, no refund is granted.

Classes meeting five-weeks or less:

  • To receive a 100% refund, the course must be dropped the day after the class has met for the first time.
  • No refund is granted after the time period listed above.

Financial Aid Implications for Dropping a Class

All tuition refunds are subject to the student’s current financial aid standing. The student financial services office determines the eligible amount of the refund in concert with the business office.

Full time students who drop below 12 credit hours or part-time students who drop below 6 credit hours need to be aware that dropping may have an adverse effect on financial aid awards.

Financial Aid

For your convenience, Arlene Duerksen, assistant director for nontraditional financial services, is located in the nontraditional studies office in room AC 151. She is here to assist you with your financial aid questions and concerns. Her office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have any questions regarding financial aid, please contact Arlene Duerksen at 574.807.7326 or by email: duerksa@BethelCollege.edu.

Students requesting scholarships, grants or loans must complete and submit the required forms for financial aid including application and financial aid transcripts. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Bethel College Financial Aid Application must be completed each academic year.

First Session
Course No Sec Title HRS Days Time Instructor Dates Campus Room
COL 300 99 Prior Learning Assessment
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
1 M 6:00p–
9:00p
Blowers,Lo 4/30, 5/14, & 6/4 Mishawaka AC 433
ECED 111 99 Intro to Early Childhood Education
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Emerson,Br 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 345
ENGL 101 99 Written Comm II
Class Limit: 25 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Staples, R 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 203
FA 171 89 Survey of Music
Class Limit: 16 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Swihart,D 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Elkhart ELK 102
HIST 345 99 American History
Class Limit: 28 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Root Clyde 4/3012 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 221
HS 320 99 Casework Mthds/Wrtg-Hum Serv. Profession
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Schavey, S 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 209
MATH 111 99 Basic Probability & Statistics
Class Limit: 24 Book(s)
3 M W 6:00p–
8:00p
Campeau,S 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 005
NUR 383 99 Nursing Issues
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Becker, R 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka S 139
PSYC 182 99 General Psychology
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Richards,H 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 217
SOC 356 99 Cultural Anthropology
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Carnesecca 4/30/12 –
6/18/12
Mishawaka AC 432
BIBL 215 99 Old Testament Literature
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Kintner,J 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 204
BIBL 223 99 New Testament III
Class Limit: 28 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Erdel T 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 203
COL 181 99 Adu Stdnt Orientation
Class Limit: 24 Book(s)
1 T 6:00p–
9:00p
Blowers,Lo 5/1, 5/8, & 5/15 Mishawaka AC 034
COMM 171 99 Speech Communication
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Gribbin, K 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 221
ECED 112 99 Nutrition, Health & Safety for Early Childhood
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Cors,Myra 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 345
ECON 150 99 Intro to Economics
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Gadd, D 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 432
FA 171 99 Survey of Music
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Swihart,D 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 342
HS 371 99 Interview/People-Helping Skl
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Campbell,C 5/1/12–
6/12/12
Mishawaka AC 208
KINE 105 99 Wellness
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
2 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Sommers, L 5/1/12 –
5/29/12
Mishawaka W 101
FA 170 99 Perspectives in Fine Arts
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Keller, D 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Mishawaka AC 209
LIT 227 99 World Literature
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Prenkert R 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Mishawaka AC 203
MIN 310 89 Evangelism & Discipleship
Class Limit: 16 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Howell,Wm 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Elkhart ELK 102
NS 201 99 SPTPS: Stress & Health
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
1–4 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Cramer C 5/2/12 –
6/13/12
Mishawaka AC 217
NUR 383 97 Nursing Issues
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Becker, R 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Lakeland  
PHIL 250 99 Intro to Philosophy
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Getz, Matt 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Mishawaka AC 345
SOC 251 99 Social Psychology
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Beamer,Amb 5/2/12–
6/13/12
Mishawaka AC 216
ECON 239 99 Personal Finance
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
VanHorn Da 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka S 016
PSYC 287 99 School-Age Growth & Development
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Richards,H 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka AC 208
SOC 151 99 Principles of Sociology
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Daniels,R 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka AC 433
SOC 201 99 Problems & Issues
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Guy, Kathy 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka AC 216
THEO 110 99 Exploring Christian Faith
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Drake, Ron 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka AC 217
YMN 222 99 Effect Teach in Youth Ministry
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Brandt, R 5/3/12–
6/14/12
Mishawaka AC 204
BIOL 114 99 Survey of Human Biology (no lab)
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 S 8:00a–
12:00a
Dvorak E 5/5/12–
6/16/12
Mishawaka S 016
BIOL 115L 99 Human Biology Lab
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
0 S 1:00p–
5:00p
Dvorak E 5/5/12–
6/16/12
Mishawaka S 117
BIOL 115 99 Human Biology
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
4 S 8:00a–
12:00a
Dvorak E 5/5/12–
6/16/12
Mishawaka S 016
ELED 221 99 Children's Literature
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 S 9:00a–
5:00p
Wilson R 5/5/12 –
5/26/12
Mishawaka OFFC
ECED 111L 99 Intro to Early Childhood Ed Lab
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
0 TBD Emerson,Br 5/6/12–
6/10/12
Mishawaka
YMN 460 99 IS:Youth Ministry
CLOSED Book(s)
1–3 TBD Linhart,T 5/6/12–
6/10/12
Mishawaka
14 Week Session
Course No Sec Title HRS Days Time Instructor Dates Campus Room
EDUC 407 99 Independent Study: Education
CLOSED Book(s)
1–4 TBD Wilson R 4/30/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka
HS 374 99 Internship in Human Services
CLOSED Book(s)
1–6 TBD Campbell,C 4/30/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka
Second Session
Course No Sec Title HRS Days Time Instructor Dates Campus Room
BADM 121 99 Introduction to Business
Class Limit: 24 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Gadd, D 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 432
BADM 321 99 Principles of Management
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Lovaas,Jam 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 209
COL 181 96 Adu Stdnt Orientation
Class Limit: 24 Book(s)
1 M 6:00p–
9:00p
Blowers,Lo 6/25, 7/2, & 7/9 Mishawaka AC 034
COMM 171 96 Speech Communication
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Gribbin, K 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 221
ECED 213 99 Child Care Administration
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Emerson,Br 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 345
FA 172 99 Survey Of Art
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Keller, D 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 433
HS 375 99 Crisis Intervention
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Crandall,L 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 217
SOC 151 96 Principles of Sociology
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Daniels,R 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 216
THEO 110 96 Exploring Christian Faith
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 M 6:00p–
10:00p
Brandt, R 6/25/12–
8/6/12
Mishawaka AC 208
BADM 322 99 Principles of Marketing
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Beachy,Ran 6/26/12–
8/7/12
Mishawaka AC 345
ECED 215 99 Understanding Spec Needs Child
Class Limit: 22 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Cors,Myra 6/26/12–
8/7/12
Mishawaka AC 432
ECED 311 99 Emergent Literacy
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 T R 12:00a–
5:00p
Wilson R 7/10/12 –
7/31/12
Mishawaka OFFC
HIST 347 99 Themes in American History Activism The 50's & 60's
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
McBride, D 6/26/12 –
8/7/12
Mishawaka AC 204
HS 410 99 Adm of Human Services Agencies
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Schavey, S 6/26/12–
8/7/12
Mishawaka AC 217
KINE 105 96 Wellness
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
2 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Zartman, S 6/26/12–
8/7/12
Mishawaka W 101
MATH 111 96 Basic Probability & Statistics
Class Limit: 24 Book(s)
3 T R 6:00p–
8:00p
Ramos,Alic 6/26/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 005
MIN 313 99 Practical Skills in Worship Leading
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 T 6:00p–
10:00p
Holtgren,S 6/26/12–
8/7/12
Mishawaka AC 342
ART 312 99 Art Education in the Elem School
CLOSED Book(s)
2–3 W 6:00p–
9:00p
Mauro, S 6/27/12–
8/8/12
Mishawaka ARTC 101
BADM 224 99 Prin of Supervision
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Gadd, D 6/27/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka AC 433
BIBL 216 99 New Testament Literature
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Beals Duan 6/27/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka AC 204
COMM 171 97 Speech Communication
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Gribbin, K 6/27/12–
8/8/12
Lakeland  
ENGL 101 96 Written Comm II
Class Limit: 25 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
HerrPatric 6/27/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka AC 203
KINE 250 99 Rhythmic Activities
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
1 W 2:00p–
5:00p
Govorko, S 7/11/12 –
8/1/12
Mishawaka AC 121
PSYC 182 96 General Psychology
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Richards,H 6/27/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka AC 217
SOC 202 99 Racial & Cultural Minorities
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 W 6:00p–
10:00p
Williams,T 6/27/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka AC 216
BADM 223 99 Human Relations in Business
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Fish, Russ 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 209
BIBL 235 99 Church in the New Testament Book Study in Acts
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Eby, Kent 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 208
ENGL 102 99 Written Comm III
Class Limit: 25 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Staples, R 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 433
FA 170 96 Perspectives in Fine Arts
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Schmidt, K 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 204
HS 420 99 Research/Program Evaluation
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Swafford,S 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 205
NS 201 89 SPTPS: Nutrition
Class Limit: 16 Book(s)
1–4 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Dvorak E 6/28/12 –
8//9/12
Elkhart ELK 102
SOC 252 99 Marriage & Family
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 R 6:00p–
10:00p
Blumentrit 6/28/12–
8/9/12
Mishawaka AC 217
BIOL 114 96 Survey of Human Biology (no lab)
Class Limit: 30 Book(s)
3 S 8:00a–
12:00a
Dvorak E 6/30/12–
8/11/12
Mishawaka S 016
BIOL 115L 96 Human Biology Lab
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
0 S 1:00p–
5:00p
Dvorak E 6/30/12–
8/11/12
Mishawaka S 117
BIOL 115 96 Human Biology
Class Limit: 18 Book(s)
4 S 8:00a–
12:00a
Dvorak E 6/30/12–
8/11/12
Mishawaka S 016
MIN 446 99 Internship in Ministry
Class Limit: 3 Book(s)
1–4 TBD Dendiu, J 6/25/12 –
8/15/12
Mishawaka
Online Courses First Session
Course No Sec Title HRS Days Time Instructor Dates Campus  
BADM 125 X4 Intro to Management
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
BADM 223 X4 Human Relations in Business
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Bernhard,E 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
BADM 320 X4 Organizational Dev & Change
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
BIBL 215 X4 Old Testament Literature
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Tomasino,A 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
BIBL 216 X4 New Testament Literature
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD McCabe,Dav 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
CAPP 130 X4 Computer Applications
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
ENGL 101 X4 Written Comm II
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Ochstein,J 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
FA 172 X4 Survey Of Art
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Boembeke,A 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
PHIL 250 X4 Intro to Philosophy
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Mihut, C 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
PSYC 182 X4 General Psychology
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Arthur, C 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
SOC 151 X4 Principles of Sociology
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Daniels,R 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
THEO 110 X4 Exploring Christian Faith
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Linhart,T 4/30/12–
6/23/12
Online  
Online Courses Second Session
Course No Sec Title HRS Days Time Instructor Dates Campus  
BADM 121 X3 Introduction to Business
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
BADM 222 X3 Business Communication
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD McIndoo, K 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
BADM 321 X3 Principles of Management
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
BADM 334 X3 Intro to Human Resources Mgmt
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Edwards,J 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
ECON 150 X3 Intro to Economics
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Schavey, A 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
ENGL 102 X3 Written Comm III
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Ochstein,J 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
FA 170 X3 Perspectives in Fine Arts
CLOSED Book(s)
3 TBD Keller, D 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
MATH 107 X3 Algebraic Modeling with Trig
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Oglesbee,E 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
MATH 111 X3 Basic Probability & Statistics
CLOSED Book(s)
3 TBD Oglesbee,E 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
PHIL 150 X3 Logic & Critical Thinking
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
2 TBD Mihut, C 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
PSYC 288 X3 Life Span Development
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Arthur, C 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
SOC 202 X3 Racial & Cultural Minorities
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Hardy, L 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
SS 277 X3 World Regional Geography
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Gish, Chad 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
THEO 110 X3 Exploring Christian Faith
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Linhart,T 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  
THEO 210 X3 Discover-Develop Christ-like Character
Class Limit: 20 Book(s)
3 TBD Blowers, L 6/25/12–
8/15/12
Online  

CAMPUS/SITE LOCATIONS

Mishawaka Campus
Office of Nontraditional Studies
1001 Bethel Circle
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Elkhart Office
Center for Nontraditional & Professional Studies
815 Waterbury Park Drive
Elkhart, IN 46517

Nontraditional Sites

Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047

Lakeland Regional Hospital
1234 Napier Ave.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085